A Travelogue in Exhibit and Treatment

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1 year ago

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TSLAC Conservation recently performed treatment on an 1825 travelogue, The Modern Traveler: a Popular Description, Geographical, Historical, and Topographical of the Various Countries of the Globe: Mexico and Guatemala, by Josiah Conder. The small volume (15 x 9.5 cm) was initially selected for a short-term exhibit and then for more thorough treatment.

Volume with fold-out map.

The volume was an appealing exhibit item given its small, fold-out map of Mexico. Unfortunately, both the map and the front board of the volume were detached. Due to the informal and short-term nature of the initial exhibit, condition issues were initially addressed by creating a temporary support from archival matboard for the open front cover and map.

Volume with reattached board.

After the exhibit, a more permanent solution was sought. The detached map and adjoining leaf were re-hinged into the volume with Japanese tissue. The front board was then reattached with Japanese tissue toned to match the covering leather. This volume is now stable for patron use and for storage in the stacks.